Juniper has been major customer for electronics specialist

1:02 PM,
Nov. 8, 2012

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Larry Avila
Gannett Wisconsin Media

The pending loss of a major customer could mean job cuts for workers at Plexus Corp., one of the largest employers in the Fox Cities.

But an official at the Neenah-based electronics manufacturer said the company is moving quickly to replace the business and keep jobs secure.

"The news is bad overall for Plexus," Ginger Jones, senior vice president and chief financial officer, told The Post-Crescent Wednesday, referring to news that Juniper Networks, a California-based data equipment maker, will cut ties with the firm and take with it about 16 percent of Plexus' revenue. ...